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1971 Dodge Challenger
Drivetrain Specifications:
Braking systems:
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The Standard base model Challengers came with
10 X 2.5 inch drum brakes in the front and rear. |
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The R/T models came standard with 11 X 3 front
drums and 11 X 2.5 rear drums. |
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Optional front vented disc brakes measured 10.75
inches with single piston, floating, pin type callipers, and
they were known to warp under heavy braking. When equipped with
the front discs, 10 X 2.5 inch rear drums were standard. |
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Slant
Six Options:
• 198 cubic inch, 1 barrel carb, making 125
bhp - offered on the Deputy only.
• 225 cubic inch, 1 barrel carb, making 145
bhp |
Small Block V8 Options:
• 318 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 230
bhp
• 340 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 275
bhp
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Big Block V8 Options:
• 383 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 275
bhp
• 383 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 300
bhp - Challenger R/T only
• 440 cubic inch, 3x2 barrel carbs, making
390 bhp - Challenger R/T only
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The 426 Hemi
• 426 cubic inch, 2x4 barrel carbs, making
425 bhp - Challenger R/T only
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Transmission Options:
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Slant six models were equipped with either an
A-903 3 speed manual or the A-904-G automatic. |
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318ci models came with either an A-904-LA automatic
or theA-230 3 speed manual. |
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340ci and bigger came with the A-727 automatic
transmission or the option of either an A-230 3 speed manual
or the A-833 4 speed manual, which was standard in the T/A models.
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Differential Options:
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Low Performance models came standard with a 7.25
inch housing with either 2.76:1 or 3.23:1 ratio gearing. |
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High Performance models came standard with a
8.75 inch housing with 2.76:1, 3.23 :1, 3.55:1, and 3.91:1 ratios,
and an option of "SureGrip" limited slip. The 3.23 and 3.55
were the most common, with the 3.55:1 being standard in the
T/A with an optional 3.91:1. |
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Hemi models with a manual transmission came with
a 9.75 inch Dana 60 "SureGrip" axle standard offering either
3.54:1 or 4.10:1 gearing, and in 440 and Hemi automatic models,
this rear differential was optional, in place of the 8.75 housing.
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Option Packages:
• Light Group (A01), included Ashtray lamp, trunk lamp, glove
box lamp, map/courtesy lamp, ignition switch lamp w/time delay,
time delay instrument panel floodlight, fender mounted turn signals
except the R/T or 340 models, headlight-on reminder buzzer.
• Basic Group (A04), included AM radio (upgrades could be ordered
at differential price), power steering, left remote mirror, upgrades
could be ordered at differential price, variable speed wipers and
electric washers.
• Protection Group (A05) included vinyl insert body side moulding,
bumper guards (f&r w/rubber inserts), door edge protectors.
• High Performance Axle Package (A31) Available on 340 or 383
4bbl cars. Included 3.91 axle gears with Sure Grip, high cool radiator
with seven blade fan and heavy duty suspension.
• Super Performance Axle Package (A32) Available on the 440
and 426 powered cars with automatic transmission. Included 4:10
geared Dana 9.75inch axle with Sure Grip, seven blade fan, and high
cool radiator. Not available with A/C.
• Track Pack (A33) Available on 440 and mandatory on 426 powered
cars with 4-speed manual transmission. Included 3.54 gears with
Sure Grip in a Dana 9.75 inch axle, seven blade fan, high cool radiator
and a dual point distributor.
• Super Track Pack (A34) Same as Track Pack but with 4.10 gears
and power front disc brakes.
• Trailer Tow Package (A35), included high flow cooling system,
heavy duty brakes with auto adjusters, heavy duty suspension, heavy
duty turn signal flasher and stop lamp switch, heavy duty wheels,
heavy duty performance axle (3.23 ratio). This was not available
with 440 six pack or 426 engines.
• Performance Axle Package (A36), available on cars with 4bbl
or multiple carburettors. Included 3.55:1 axle gears with Sure Grip
in a 8.75 inch axle, heavy duty cooling and heavy duty suspension.
• Backlite Louver Group (A44), included backlite louvers, black
backlite moulding, body colored racing mirrors on both sides, and
a black vinyl roof, if chosen. Not available with convertible.
• Aerodynamic Spoiler Package (A45), included front chin spoiler,
T/A type aerodynamic rear spoiler.
• Rallye Instrument Cluster (A62), included variable speed wipers
withelectric washers, tachometer, electric clock, heater control floodlight,
150 mph speedometer, woodgrain cluster applique, oil pressure gauge.
Available on V8 models only, standard on the R/T models.
• Moulding Group A (A63), belt molding, front splash pan scoop,
cowl moulding, rear Astrotone-painted applique.
• Challenger 340 Performance Package (A66), 340 engine (E55),
E60x15 inch raised white letter tires (U82), performance hood, heavy
duty brakes, heavy duty suspension (S13), Bumble Bee paint stripe,
Scat Pack (bee) decal, wheel lip moulding deleted.
• Seat Belt Group (C15), included instrument panel "fasten
seat belt" light with time delay, high styled push button buckles
(color keyed), loop guides on belt ends, buckle stowage brackets.
• Floor Console (C16), two different center consoles were used
on manual and automatic cars although they were very similar, and
the automatic shift handle was changed to the "T" shaped shifter
over the 1970 round shifter.
• Rear Window Defroster (H31), 2dr hardtop models only. Included
an electric heater and blower motor mounted under the rear shelf
panel and blew up onto the rear window through a duct and vent.
• Air Conditioning (H51), Belt driven R12 freon system, not
available on 340 six pack, 440 six pack, or Hemi models.
• Body Sill Mouldings (M25), wide sill mouldings.
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1973 Dodge
Challenger
Drivetrain Specifications:
Braking systems:
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The Standard base model Challengers came with
10 X 2.5 inch drum brakes in the front and rear. |
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Optional front vented disc brakes were still
available, but this option now featured one piece rotors, which
measured 10.75 inches with single piston, floating, pin type
callipers, and these new rotors would not fit older models.
When equipped with the front discs, 10 X 2.5 inch rear drums
were standard. |
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Engine
Options:
• 318 cubic inch, 2 barrel carb, making 150
bhp
• 340 cubic inch, 4 barrel carb, making 240
bhp |
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Transmission Options:
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All models were equipped with standard A-230
3 speed manual, with the option of the the A-833 4 speed manual
or A-727 automatic transmission |
Differential Options:
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All models came standard with a 8.75 inch housing
with 3.23 :1 and 3.55:1 ratios, were the only ratios offered,
and an option of "SureGrip" limited slip was available. |
Option Packages:
• Light Group (A01), included Ashtray lamp, trunk lamp, glove
box lamp, map/courtesy lamp, ignition switch lamp w/time delay, time
delay instrument panel floodlight, fender mounted turn signals except
the R/T or 340 models, headlight-on reminder buzzer.
• Basic Group (A04), included AM radio (upgrades could be ordered
at differential price), power steering, left remote mirror, upgrades
could be ordered at differential price, variable speed wipers and
electric washers.
• Performance Axle Package (A36), available on cars with 4bbl
or multiple carburettors. Included 3.55:1 axle gears with Sure Grip
in a 8.75 inch axle, heavy duty cooling and heavy duty suspension.
• Floor Console (C16), two different center consoles were used
on manual and automatic cars although they were very similar, and
the automatic shift handle was changed to the "T" shaped shifter
over the 1970 round shifter.
• Rear Window Defroster (H31), 2dr hardtop models only. Included
an electric heater and blower motor mounted under the rear shelf
panel and blew up onto the rear window through a duct and vent.
• Air Conditioning (H51), Belt driven R12 freon system, not
available on 340 six pack, 440 six pack, or Hemi models.
• Body Sill Mouldings (M25), wide sill mouldings.
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